Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. JK Rowling does. If it was mine Ginny would be fucking Draco like a champ.

A/N: Just so there is no confusion this story takes place eight years after the end of DH but Draco has been gone since the end of OOTP. You will find out why in the story. Because of this things have changed with the following being the three biggest.

1. Snape is still alive. Because Draco never received his mark his mother never put Snape into an Unbreakable Vow and he never gave his life.

2. Dumbledore was alive during the final battle. While people still passed away it wasn't nearly as many. He passed away a five years before this from natural causes.

3. Ginny and Harry never hooked up. While this has nothing to do with Draco being gone it is a major change. Also Harry is not an Auror but why will be explained in the story.

Some People Change

Chapter 1

Meet Drake

The Leaky Cauldron was quiet that Thursday morning as a figure in a thread bare traveling cloak and a very well worn pack. Tom looked up from his place behind the bar and watched as the figure walked up to him. The traverler pulled down the hood over his face and showed a man with sliver eyes and long platinum hair that was tied in a simple ponytail. His face was angular and sharp framed with about a month or two worth of beard growth. He smiled at Tom with an easy grin.

"Can I help you sir?" Tom asked with a grin.

"What is the cheapest room you offer?" He asked. His voice was strong but pleasent.

"One galleon will get you a room, a simple meal, and a hot bath." He said. The man seemed to think about it for a second before pulling out a very beaten up coin bag and put one gold coin on the counter. Tom pulled out his wand and muttered a soft spell. Seeing that the coin was real he motioned for him to follow up the stairs.

"Sir my wand is on the fritz, I am heading to Ollivander's to get it looked at but until then I can't use any magic. Could you have someone come up and cast Engorgio on a few items?"

"Not a problem. I'll send some one up in about thirty minutes sir." He said as he conjured up a hot bath for the man and then headed out. The man stripped quickly excited for the first hot bath he'd had in a long while. He slid into the water and just relaxed. It was so odd to find himself back in Diagon Alley after being gone for ten years. Ten years ago he was known as Draco Malfoy and he was an insufferable git. He believed that his family's money made him better then others but after ten years of living off of what ever he had or earned he now knew the truth. He now went by Drake Black to hide his past. He finished washing up and then pulled out the trunk he needed enlarged for his clothes. He was wearing only a towel and he caught sight of himself in the mirror. His long blond hair was loose and hung over his face like a curtain. His body was covered in hard muscles from the manual labor he had to do to eat sometimes. On his right arm starting at his wrist and going to his chest was a wizard's tattoo of a green and silver dragon that moved with magic. It had been a payment for some help to a nice Romanian farmer. The payment from his daughter was even better. There is a knock at the door and he turned to the door.

"Come in." He called out. A young raven haired witch walked in and her blue eyes went wide at the sight of the nearly nude man in front of her. She smiled and licked her lips unconscienously. She made the trunk grow when he pointed to it and then smiled.

"Please let me know if you need help with making anything else grow." She said in a seductive voice. Drake gave her his best smile.

"I will be sure to do just that my dear." He said in a voice as smooth as silk. Although he had changed a lot he never lost his ability to charm women. He could still be silky and smooth if he found a need. After she left he put on a pair of boxers, blue jeans, socks and black boots, a tanktop, and a flannel shirt. He put his hair in a ponytail and then headed out to Diagon Alley all with no cloak. He walked down to the old store that belonged to the most famous wand crafter in the world. He walked in and and smiled at the old man behind the counter.

"Ah young mister Malfoy I have not seen or heard of you in a long time. Hawthorn and Unicorn hair, 10". It is a very fine wand." Ollivander said. Drake smiled back at him.

"Please sir I have changed my name. I am now Drake Black. My wand isn't working like it should. I was wondering if you could take a look at it."

"Of course." He said holding out his hand. Drake handed it to him and he looked at it thoughtfully. "The reason this wand stopped working for you Mr. Black is that you have changed from what you were when you received this wand. I would like to see if we can find you another."

"As much as I would love that sir my funds are very limited. I could not insult you by taking less then what your wands deserve." Drake said. Ollivander thought for a second before smiling.

"I believe that George Weasely is looking for some help at his store." He said. Drake left and head to the Weasely's joke shop. Drake walked in and looked around at the hundreds of different jokes and pranks. A young woman who was at the most 16 was working the register and helping a group of boys that were buying items just to drool at her smile. She had honey blond hair and bright blue eyes. As he turned his head someone cleared their throat. He turned to look at a large man with a jolly look in his brown eyes and bright red hair.

"Oogling the young lady is not becoming of an older man not that I blaim you at all." He said in a voice that wasn't even close to serious. "George Weasley at your service." He said holding out his hand. There was no hesitation as Drake shook his hand.

"Drake Black. I heard from Mr. Ollivander that you are looking for help. I am here to apply." He said with a smile. George looked at the man and nodded.

"That I am. It isn't a management position or anything like that. You would just be stocking shelves for five sickles a hour."

"Perfect. When can I start? I need to money to get a new wand as soon as possible." He said with a smile. George waved him into the lower section of the store and pointed at a set of boxes.

"My shelves are clearly marked. These are the boxes that need to be done today. You are finished when you are done or at six when we close. Any questions?" He asked. Drake shook his head and grabbed one box and started up the stairs. George looked at him and chuckled. It had taken him magic to get that box down here and this guy was picking it up with one arm.

Several hours later Drake was up on the uppershelves unloading a box. He had long since doffed his flannel shirt and was working in only his undershirt, which was about a size too small and showed off his chisled chest and abs. The young lady that ran the register, whose name was Abby, was spending most of her day staring at Drake. Ginny Weasley walked in and went over to her.

"What has your attention so Abby?" She asked in a playful voice. Abby just pointed at Drake and Ginny followed her finger to look at the Adonis working at her brother's store. At first upon seeing his hair and eyes she immideatly thought of Draco Malfoy but she just as quickly dismissed it. Draco was thin and had a more of a runner's build while this guy was built like a rugby player with his broad shoulders, barrel chest, rock hard abs, and massive arms. Then there was his eyes. Where Draco's were hard and cold his were warm and happy. He seemed to realize that he was being watched as he looked down and silver met amber. Drake had to do a deep inhale. She was gorgeous. Her dark red hair was full and luxerious and her amber eyes were bright. Her figure was perfect with a full chest, a slender waist, and long toned legs. She smiled up at him and he just wanted to touch her porciline skin. He smiled back but went back to work.

"He is so dreamy." Abby said in a awestruck voice.

"Who is he?" Ginny asked, fighting to keep the same tone out of her voice.

"His name is Drake and he just started working for your brother today." Abby said. Ginny smiled and was about to say something else when Drake finished what he was doing and walked towards them. He moved like a tiger on the prowl. His every movement spoke of the power in his body. He walked over and smiled warmly. Ginny actually had to take a second and calm herself. While she was by no means a stranger to flirting and having guys hit on her this was different. The danger that was there in his walk, the warmth in his smile, and the look in his eyes that said he viewed her not as a piece of meat but as a worthy challenge, all made her legs weak. She cleared her throat and decide to fire back with a sexy smirk and prove she was the challenge he thought she was.

"Hello. I'm Ginny." She said in a sweet voice. Drake had to catch himself. The look on her face combined with the innocence in her voice made for a combination that was making certian parts of his antomy grow and others parts lose blood. He took her hand gently and kissed the back of it.

"And I am Drake." he said with a voice that flowed out like silk. Even Abby had to do a sharp intake at that. Ginny fought to keep the blush off of her face but to no avail. Drake just smiled and went to the seats by the fire that George had set up for customers. Drake took a seat in a very comfy chair and Ginny cursed under her breath because he had won the first salvo in this battle. A part of her wondered why she was even doing this. She had a boyfriend and should be happy with him but there was a small part of her that liked the attention and liked the challenge. She walked over and sat down across from him.

"So Drake how long have you been in town?" She asked.

"Not long. In fact I just got back to town today."

"Back? Have you been gone a long time?"

"Yeah I have. I am really only back in town to get a new wand but I can't afford one yet so I came here looking for work. Mr. Weasley was nice enough to hire me on the spot. I figure a few weeks of working will get me enough to get the wand and then I'll probably head off into the sunset." He said as he sipped some tea.

"Oh why not stick around?" Ginny asked as she made herself a cup. Before he could answer George called out to them.

"Drake aren't you supposed to be working and not flirting with my sister?" He said in a bemused tone. Drake looked at Ginny and looked surprised. Deep down he had known who she was but to hide who he was he didn't let on. Besides she was so beautiful now that he wanted to know her without the thoughts of his past actions clouding her judgement.

"Well I was just taking a break. I only have one more set of boxes to finish for today." he said. While they talked they didn't notice a small girl in worn and shabby robes sneak over to the Cat's Meow potion, a prank that makes who ever takes it speak like a cat for the rest of the day, and grab it. She ran to the door but when she hit it it was like a sheet of green transparent rubber was in front of her and it flung her back into the store. She landed on a set of pillows positioned to cushion anyone thrown back. George was beside her in an instant and sighed.

"Darcy I told you you have to pay. This time, I am sorry, but I have to tell your mother." He said in a voice that showed how much it was hurting him to do this. Before Darcy could answer a woman with long black hair and pale features runs in. She looks at Darcy and then at George.

"I am so sorry Mr. Weasley. What did she try to take this time?" She asked looking at Darcy. Drake took a second to look at Darcy and saw a small girl with green eyes and black hair much like her mother. She looked terrified but mostly because she got caught.

"She tried to steal a Cat's Meow Sandra. I don't want to do this but I am afraid that I am going to have to ban her from the store. It pains me to do this but she has left me no choice." George said looking upset. It truely was paining him to do this. He knew what it was like to be poor and wanted to help but he couldn't have a thief in his store. Drake stood up and softly cleared his throat. George and Sandra both turned to face him.

"I am sorry to interupt but I have an idea if you are willing sir." He said.

"Ok what is it Drake?" He asked almost desprate for any way to not ban this little girl.

"I have one more set of boxes to unload so I would like to have her help me. It isn't much just the prank money so I would think that two sickles is good enough payment for her." He said. George's eyes lit up and he smiled. He looked at Sandra who nodded, also wanting her daughter not to get banned and thought this would be a great lesson. She turned to her daughter.

"Darcy you will help Mr..."She started but then looked at Drake, slightly embarressed that she didn't know his name. He smiled and filled it in for her.

"Drake Black ma'am." As he spoke Ginny visually jumped at his last name. She was quick to hide it and no one was looking at her then anyway. Sandra nodded.

"Mr. Black with his work. If you do a good job you will be paid two sickles but if you don't do your work you will get nothing and will be banned. Do you understand me young lady?" She asked in a stern tone. The young girl nodded and then moved to Drake. He pointed to where they had to work and then went downstairs to get the box. Sandra looked at George.

"That was a very kind thing he did." She said. George nodded.

"Yep. Makes me glad I hired him this morning." He said with a cheeky grin as Drake walked up with a large box on his shoulder as if it was nothing. He sat down and started unloading it and soon Darcy and him were lost in their work. Sandra and George talked for a while longer before Ron and Hermione came in. Ron was a Auror and had the body that fitted one. He was stocky and powerful. Hermione worked in the Ministry making lives fair and equal for all wizards, regardless of their heritage. She was a stunning woman that turned heads all the time but she was devoted to Ron and her kids.

"Hey George and Ginny how are you two?" Hermione asked as she took a seat by her best friend.

"Oh nothing much just waiting for quitting time so I can go home to the wife and kids." George said. He had married Angelina Johnson, who was a professional Quidditch player, and they had two children.

"Harry is supposed to meet me here so we can go out to dinner." Ginny said. Hermione nodded and soon they were talking as Drake and Darcy finished up. He turned towards George who paid the little girl two sickles and Drake one galleon and eight sickles. He pocket the money and nodded at being told to come back the next day. Ron looked at the man and smiled.

"And who is this?" He asked. Drake quickly put out his hand to him.

"Drake Black sir." He said as they shook hands.

"Ron Weasley and this is my wife Hermione." He said. Drake leaned over and kissed Hermione's hand like a true gentleman.

"It is a pleasure to meet you." He said. Hermione blushed a little but then stood up and kissed Ron softly. That single action cooled Ron's temper and he chuckled.

"And I you Mr. Black. So what do you do for a living?" She asked holding her husband. She saw in his eyes that he didn't mean any harm so she was going to be polite to him.

"What ever odd jobs I can find. Luckly George is letting me work here." He said. She nodded and then almost as an after thought he looked at her. "And it is Drake." She smiled at him and he went to leave right as another man walked in. Moving quickly he dodged the black haired man and looked at him. He knew who this was immediatly. His black hair was cut short and his forehead was marked by a lightning bolt scar. His green eyes took in the man in front of him as Drake did the same. Harry still had a small build like he did at school, he was barely 5'9" and weighed less the 150lbs by Drake's guess. He had a seeker's build through and through.

"Oh I'm sorry. I'm Harry." He said. Drake shook his hand.

"Not a problem. The name is Drake." He said with a smile. Harry nodded and then walked in. He stopped suddenly at seeing Sandra and Darcy. He nodded to them both but Sandra walked past him never acknowledging him. Darcy waved back at the people as she left, giving Drake a really sweet smile. The anger on Sandra's face was not lost on the silver eyes took in the little scene. He says nothing as he turns and heads out. What had he gotten himself into?

A/N: I hope you all like the new story. I would also love to see some art work for this of the new Draco and Ginny so if anyone draws a picture of them and sends me a link in a PM I'll use the best one as the story cover and give you credit. Please read and review and let me know what you all think.